Trooopers out of the Wayland barracks say they were responding to a report of underage drinking shortly before midnight at the Cohocton Development Corporation building, 71 Maple Ave. They found two teenagers who had been drinking and learned that the alcohol had been provided by Cox, who was present at the time.

Cox was charged with two counts of first degree unlawfully dealing with a child, class A misdemeanors.

Cox was arraigned before town of Cohocton Justice David Domm, and released on his own recognizance. Cox is scheduled to reappear in Cohocton Town Court at a later date.